Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Pennsylvania Educators and Partners

2026 Computer Science Camp

About the Camp: 

Is a family member planning to attend the 2026 Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Educators and Partners Conference? High school students with disabilities are encouraged to attend the 2026 Computer Science Camp, offered as part of the conference.

Brought to you by the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), the 2026 Computer Science Camp is available for campers in grades 9 - 12 (up to age 21), whose caregiver(s) are attending the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference. This year’s camp focuses on foundational computer science knowledge, college and career pathways, a hands-on field trip experience, and the creation of a culminating project to showcase learning. 

2026 Computer Science Camp Save the Date

Details:

Dates: Tuesday, August 4th - Friday, August 7th, 2026

Location: School located in close proximity to the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference.

Fees: There is no cost to attend camp.

Eligibility: Students with disabilities entering grade 9 - 12 (up to age 21) in fall 2026. It is expected that at least one parent or guardian attends the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference.
Registration is not currently open. Registration will open this spring!

Questions? 
Contact us via email at CSCamp@pattan.net  

Camp InsPirAtion 

About the Camp:  

Camp InsPirAtion  is a fun engaging day camp experience that is available for individuals ages 4-21, with disabilities and their siblings whose caregiver(s) are enjoying the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference. Brought to you by the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), this camp’s focus is to provide a fun-filled experience for our campers. We are staffed by certified teachers, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBAs), paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, and physical therapists with the goal of providing each individual camper with an experience that meets their needs and preferences. Caregivers can relax and enjoy the great content at the conference knowing that their child or young adult is enjoying themselves at camp. Come join us for summer fun at the conference!  

For our older campers, ages 14-21, we are excited to partner with the PaTTAN Transition and Youth Engagement Specialists, as well as Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) members, to provide fun activities focusing on helping our campers with and without disabilities navigate the complex word of adulthood. 

Click here to download the flyer! 

Details: 

Dates: Tuesday August 4th- Friday August 7th 2026 

Location: Intermediate Unit 13 Burle Campus (1020 New Holland Ave Lancaster 17601). Only a short drive between camp and the conference. Transportation will be provided.  Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference (Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603) 

Eligibility: All individuals, including siblings, with disabilities ages 4-21. 

Fees: There is no cost to attend this camp. A limited number of parent/caregiver scholarships are available for families.   

Registration: Camp registration will open this spring until June 15th. Due to limited space, registration will be filled on a first come first serve basis.  

Questions?  

Contact us via email CampInspiration@pattan.net  

Child Caregiver Reimbursement  

Information 

Are you a parent/guardian attending the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Pennsylvania Educators and Partners Conference (August 4-7, 2026), in-person at the Lancaster County Convention Center or virtually?  

Do you have a child/children 5 years of age or younger?  

If so, you may be eligible for child caregiver reimbursement. 

Child caregiver reimbursement is available through the Early Intervention and Technical Assistance (EITA) for parents/guardians of children 5 years of age or younger to attend conference sessions without their children.  

Guidelines for reimbursement  

• Child caregiver reimbursement is available for families with children 5 years of age or younger. Families are responsible for making their own arrangements for childcare. 

• Child caregiver reimbursement is provided for both in-person and virtual attendance at the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Educators and Partners Conference, August 4-7, where it is expected that families participate without their children. 

• The allowable rate for childcare is $15.00 an hour, up to 10 hours a day. 

• The reimbursement is per family, not per child. 

• Reimbursement can include the time of the event, as well as reasonable travel time before or after the event (to drop off or pick up a child from the location of caregiver), however cannot exceed 10 hours a day. 

• Caregivers for your child/children who are eligible for reimbursement include: a non-custodial family member, friend, or a childcare agency/provider. 

• Reimbursement is not included for primary caregivers such as custodial family members. 

• A name and signature of the caregiver is required for documentation for reimbursement. 

• Eligibility: Families/ guardians who have children 0-5 years who are attending the conference in-person or virtually. Reimbursement will be processed upon verification of conference attendance. 

 

 Information for submission is located at the top of the form.  Reimbursement is through Tuscarora Intermediate Unit, the fiscal office of Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA).  Please be on the lookout for a reimbursement check from Tuscarora Intermediate Unit.  

 

Please complete and submit the form below no later than September 04, 2026. Participant registration, attendance, and child(ren) will be verified. Please allow 6-8 weeks for reimbursement to be processed. 

Reimbursement Form Link:   

Early Childcare Reimbursement Form. Please complete this form and submit no later than August 31,2026 

Questions?  

Contact Lisa Gragg lgragg@pattan.net or Tom Miller CampInspiration@pattan.net